37 h. ago Australia accuses Chinese fighter jet of releasing flares near RAAF aircraft in ‘dangerous’ incident

Australia accuses Chinese fighter jet of releasing flares near RAAF aircraft in ‘dangerous’ incident  The Guardian

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37 h. ago Australia says Chinese fighter jet released flares near RAAF aircraft in ‘dangerous’ incident

Australia says Chinese fighter jet released flares near RAAF aircraft in ‘dangerous’ incident  The Guardian

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4 d. ago China ‘showed integrated combat capabilities in locking on US fifth

A Chinese J-16 fighter that locked onto two foreign warplanes – believed to be American F-22s – before escorting them out of the country’s air defence identification zone highlighted the People’s Liberation Army’s “integrated combat capabilities”, military analysts have said. The incident came to light in a report aired by state broadcaster CCTV earlier this month. It said that the fighter had expelled two foreign aircraft last year and they have not been seen in the area since then. Yue Gang, a...

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5 d. ago Video Shows Chinese Fighter Jet Buzzing US Ally Patrol Aircraft

Video Shows Chinese Fighter Jet Buzzing US Ally Patrol Aircraft  Newsweek

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6 d. ago Indonesia to buy 42 fighter jets from China marking its first non

Indonesia to buy 42 fighter jets from China marking its first non-Western aircraft purchase deal  The Washington Post

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3 w. ago Russia tells West any aggression will be met with ‘decisive response’

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told the West on Saturday that any aggression against Moscow would face a “decisive response”, warning against attempts to down aircraft in Russian airspace and accusing Germany of militaristic rhetoric. As Russia’s war rages in Ukraine, tensions have mounted along Nato’s eastern flank in recent weeks as Estonia said Moscow sent three fighter aircraft into its airspace and Nato warplanes shot down Russian drones over Poland. “Any aggression against my...

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3 w. ago Fujian carrier’s landmark jet launch, influencer marries fan: 7 highlights

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Landmark launch for China’s J-35 stealth jet from Fujian aircraft carrier China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has used its advanced electromagnetic catapults to launch all three types of fixed-wing aircraft developed for the...

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3 w. ago China says electromagnetic catapult launched fighters from new aircraft carrier

China says electromagnetic catapult launched fighters from new aircraft carrier  Stars and Stripes

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4 w. ago China just made a big technological leap, launching a stealth jet off its newest carrier with an electromagnetic catapult

China just made a big technological leap, launching a stealth jet off its newest carrier with an electromagnetic catapult  Business Insider

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4 w. ago China's newest aircraft carrier just launched a stealth jet with an electromagnetic catapult, marking a major capability jump

China's newest aircraft carrier just launched a stealth jet with an electromagnetic catapult, marking a major capability jump  Business Insider

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4 w. ago China flexes western Pacific muscle with Fujian launches: analysts

The successful launch of a batch of carrier-based fighter jets from China’s most advanced aircraft carrier signalled the country’s enhanced military influence in the western Pacific region and intensified competition within the second island chain, analysts observed. The J-15T fighter jet, the fifth-generation J-35 stealth fighter and the airborne early warning aircraft KJ-600 successfully completed catapult launches and arresting gear landing tests aboard the Fujian, according to CCTV on...

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4 w. ago China’s latest aircraft carrier showcases new fighter jet launch system. Only the US has the same tech

China’s latest aircraft carrier showcases new fighter jet launch system. Only the US has the same tech  CNN

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4 w. ago Chinese Aircraft Carrier Fujian Launches Stealth Jet, Early Warning Aircraft in Catapult Tests

Chinese Aircraft Carrier Fujian Launches Stealth Jet, Early Warning Aircraft in Catapult Tests  USNI News

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4 w. ago China shows catapult launches of carrierborne aircraft for the first time

China shows catapult launches of carrierborne aircraft for the first time  Breaking Defense

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4 w. ago China's third aircraft carrier completes first electromagnetic catapult trials for fighter jets

China's third aircraft carrier completes first electromagnetic catapult trials for fighter jets  The Economic Times

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4 w. ago China Showcases Electromagnetic Carrier Catapult For First Time

China Showcases Electromagnetic Carrier Catapult For First Time  Bloomberg.com

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